Prepare against Michal Polacek
Czechia · World #33,150 classical · FIDE ID 319325
Our database contains 37 games by Michal Polacek, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Polacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Polacek before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,968 | 2,018 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Polacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Polacek's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Polacek usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Polacek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Polacek usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Polacek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Polacek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Polacek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Michal Polacek's chess games
All 37 games by Michal Polacek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Petr Slovak | 2,114 | chT2F-CZE 0910 | A05 |
| Nov 2006 | Tana Holusova | 2,097 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | B43 |
| Mar 2010 | Jiri Mikulec | 2,055 | chT2F-CZE 0910 | C00 |
| Feb 2008 | Georgis Vlachopulos | 2,045 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | B06 |
| Nov 2007 | Pavel Janyska | 2,024 | chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,035 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 1,980 |
| chT2F-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,042 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,741 |
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,062 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1415 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,464 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Polacek's chess games?
37 games by Michal Polacek, from Jul 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Michal Polacek has played.
What does Michal Polacek play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Michal Polacek opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Polacek answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Michal Polacek play as White?
As White, Michal Polacek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Polacek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Polacek most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Michal Polacek's FIDE rating?
Michal Polacek is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Michal Polacek played?
Our database contains 37 games by Michal Polacek, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Polacek?
37 games by Michal Polacek reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.